1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 lb. ground beef
1/4 c. chopped onion
1 egg, slightly beaten
1/4 c. dry bread crumbs
2 tbsp. chopped parsley
1/4 tsp. salt
Dash of pepper
2 c. mashed potatoes
1/4 c. shredded mild cheese

Mix thoroughly 1/2 cup of soup, beef, onion, egg, bread crumbs, parsley and seasonings. Press firmly into 9 inch pie plate. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. Spoon off fat. Frost with potatoes; top with remaining soup and cheese. Bake 10 minutes more until done. Garnish with cooked bacon, if desired.